Vehicles with or without ABS, or ABS/EDL
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Changing brake fluid, see BRAKE FLUID, CHANGING .
WARNING:
Brake fluid is poisonous.
CAUTION:
- Brake fluid must not come in contact with painted parts.
- Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air and must therefore be replaced every two years.
- DO NOT use silicone-based brake fluid (DOT 5). Even the smallest traces can cause severe corrosion in the system.
- Use only new, approved brake fluid that complies with MVSS 116 DOT 4.